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20-Steps-Implementation-Guide-2020 (RTM Implementation)
20-Steps-Implementation-Guide-2020 (RTM Implementation)
Channel Classification - Review, Prioritise, Define Channels – Channel & Sub Channel
7 Channels, Sub-channels, Management & Resource Management Plan.
Territory Planning – Geography, Link to Market Territories – New Territories, Resource Plan,
8 Mapping, Trade Coverage, FTE Route Plans, Target Calls & Frequency
RtM Structure – Define Field Force & Back Office – Structure – Defined Field Force – Type,
9 Distribution, Merchandising, Promotions, Telemarketing, Numbers, Structure. Cost to Serve Model
Customer Services, Events, Trade Marketing, HoReCa, etc.
3
Data & Metrics – Define Current Capability, New Data Data & Metrics –Roadmap including
10 Requirements, Revenue Management Model, KPIs, Reporting, etc. Requirements, Capture & Systems, New KPIs,
Defined Qualitative & Quantitative Reporting
Phase 3 - Design 14
Approach Deliverables
Sales Incentive Programme (SIP) – Successes, New SIP – New Sales Incentive Programme &
11 Targets including Volume, Brand Distribution, Point of Training Plan
Sales, Visits, etc.
Trade Tool Kit – Outlet Execution & Activation, Define Must Trade Tool Kit – New Trade Tool Kit, Tool
Haves, e.g. Order Capture, Order Method, POS Material Kit Processes, Agreed Approach & Training
12 Placement & Management, Planograms, Portfolio and Plan
Pricing Process & Initiatives, Trade Incentives &
Promotions, Trade Engagement Options, etc.
TIPs – New Trade Incentive Programme &
Trade Incentive Programme (TIPs) – Review Successes, Training Plan
13 Develop Options
3
Technology –RtM Digital Integration Roadmap, Define Technology – Digital RtM Roadmap & Plan
14 Technology Requirements for CRM, Hand Helds, Order
Capture, Trade Marketing, Trade Data capture, Trade
Census Management, Track customer compliance to terms,
Planogram Compliance, RtM Data Analytics, etc.
Phase 4 - Implementation 15
Phase 4 focus is on implementation. Depending on the strategy chosen either
pilot,
scenario plan or
implement the new approach with your teams.
This includes implementing the Distributor Partnership Programme
Effective Third Degree Partnerships (3DPs) Researched & Implimented
A Key Account Management (KAM) Department & Approach
A programme of Training & Upgrading, Functional Integration with all departments
Supportive Culture & Leadership, Ensuring Continuous Improvement
Phase 4 - Implementation 16
Approach Deliverables
Distributor Partnership Programme – Develop Model Distributors – Define & Agreed Model,
15 Distributor, Strategy, Approach, Development Plan & Development Plans, New Contracts & SLAs,
Execution for each Distributor New Performance System, Transition Plans
Results
Distribution network optimised with mix of distributor exits,
territory extensions & new distributor contracts.
Bottom line impact > €11m pa.
First season – sales & market share increased at expense of
2 other key players (in declining market)
RtM Programme 2 - Multinatinal FMCG 28
FMCG Multinational
Importation Model
Channel analysis to understand current Cost to
Serve structure versus competition and market
norms.
New distributor options identified.
Negotiations Undertaken
Results - WIP
New channels were mapped for the FMCG Co.
Existing distributor refocussed on single channel
New distributor engaged, terms were negotiated and contracts agreed
Initial Financial Results:
Year 1 Cost to Serve savings of €840,000 p.a. agreed
Year 2 Cost to Serve savingsof an additional €400,000 p.a. identified
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